This 1.8 Syncro MT (90 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Estate, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1991 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 18 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.1litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.2litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60litre |
| Cruising range | from 470 to 850km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO II |
| Top speed | 172km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 14second |
| Displacement | 1781cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 90bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 145Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Injectors |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 86.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4340mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1430mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475mm |
| Front track | 1478mm |
| Rear track | 1465mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1350kg |
| Gross weight | 1775kg |
| Displacement | 425kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 466litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1425litre |
| Body type | Estate |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 15.4 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.5 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.